Question

1.3.1 test (tst): unit exam - essay health & personal wellness

1. corys mom has several non - controllable risk factors for breast cancer, including her age, race, and heredity. describe to corys mom the things she can do to decrease her risk of getting breast cancer.
2. list the 6 dimensions of wellness and what you can do to improve each area of your health.
3. tyson wants to stay out past his curfew to hang out with his friends. using the decision - making model, summarize what he should do to decide what action to take.

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Explanation:

1. For reducing breast - cancer risk, lifestyle changes like maintaining a healthy weight (through balanced diet and exercise), limiting alcohol intake, not smoking, and getting regular screenings (mammograms) are important.
2. The six dimensions of wellness are physical (exercise, proper nutrition), emotional (manage stress, express emotions), intellectual (learn new things, read), social (build relationships), spiritual (meditate, find purpose), and environmental (keep living space clean).
3. In a decision - making model, Tyson should first identify the problem (curfew vs hanging out), list options (obey curfew or break it), consider the consequences of each option (punishment for breaking curfew, enjoyment of hanging out), evaluate values (respect for rules), and then make a decision.

Answer:

1. She can maintain a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, limit alcohol consumption, avoid smoking, and get regular mammograms and breast self - exams.

2.

• Physical: Exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet.
• Emotional: Practice stress - management techniques and express emotions healthily.
• Intellectual: Read books, take courses, or learn new skills.
• Social: Build and maintain positive relationships.
• Spiritual: Meditate, pray, or engage in activities that give a sense of purpose.
• Environmental: Keep living and working spaces clean and organized.

1. First, identify the problem (conflict between curfew and social time). Then list options (obey curfew or break it). Consider consequences (punishment for breaking, enjoyment of socializing). Evaluate personal values (respect for parental rules). Finally, make a decision based on the above steps.